There were lots of things to like about this book - the relationships between Romans and Britins are well drawn, the world building is great and it wvoids cheesy anachronistic characterisations, just accepting the reader can cope with a hero with differing values. All of those things, and a setting that holds my interest, nean I'll probably be back for the next one. But the slow pace, and less-thsn-gripping characterisation did give me pause. At times, the book felt like a chore, which is nit great for a light read.